1964 Ford Consul vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 464 kg more than 1964 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Consul | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Insight |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
